Bernini, Borromini: they worked together at the creation of the colossal ‘baldachin’ in St Peter’s Basilica, that can be considered the milestone of the Baroque style. Again, they were initially together for the construction of Palazzo Barberini, but their antithetic characters and the reciprocal diffidence brought to their separation. The rivalry betwe

VENICE, YOUR FIRST WALK IN TOWN Highlights of this tour: St. Mark’s Square with description of all main sites and historical intro St. Mark’s Basilica – interior visit – with priority entrance Back streets walk including Santa Maria Formosa, San Giovanni e Paolo areas (in the Castello district) Rialto Bridge and surroundings